Sam Holoviak

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Annapolis, Maryland USA

Level V Skipper Large Sailboat Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Hello and Welcome aboard! I’m Capt. Sam Holoviak, Military Veteran and avid sailor. I’ve been sailing and racing since 1991 and have owned boats ever since. I’ve logged over 8,500 sea miles on ocean voyages and spent four years as an Offshore Sailing Instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy, training midshipmen in commanding 44-foot sailboats into the Atlantic. I’m also an avid national-level racer, always striving to improve performance and seamanship. My goal is to provide a safe, structured, and enjoyable learning experience that helps every student become a more confident, capable sailor. Welcome to the adventure!

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
Transformational Instructor Course Graduate Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
American National Standards Instructor/Assessor American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
SLC Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • Level V Skipper Large Sailboat Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor - Sail

Other Credentials

Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) B-52 Instructor Pilot, Chief of Safety, and Squadron Commander Delta Air Lines Captain with 19,000+ flight hours Avid sailor with 8,500+ ocean miles; races from dinghies to J-35s Former U.S. Naval Academy seamanship instructor U.S. Sailing Certified Instructor – Basic Keelboat, Cruising, Bareboat, Coastal Navigation USCG 25-Ton Master License

Associated practical schools

Location

Valhalla Sailing Project

326 First St, Suite 401 Annapolis, MD 21403 USA Map it
We actively invite all Veterans to train with us on several sailboats throughout the year. Mainly J-30s and J-80 for Introduction to sailing, Introduction to weekly racing and weekend regattas and cruises. Welcome Aboard!
Notes: I am also available to travel and assist with skippering anywhere in the USA as well as the BVI or Bahamas.

Training and assessment

Sail Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

Notes: I have access to several sailboats from J-30, J-80, Catalina 22 for small boat training.

CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS OR TO SCHEDULE TRAINING

As a bonus "thank you", we'll give you two FREE sailing courses and electronic logbook!
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